Patagonia Overland between Quito... (JOS)

From: $8660 + Kitty

Overview

116 days between Quito and Santiago or vice versa...

This journey takes us from Quito in the Ecuadorian Andes, through Peru and the Inca Heartland, then deep into Brazil's massive Amazon jungle. We emerge the other side of the continent on the beaches of Rio and Brazil's Emerald Coast, then head into Argentina via Iguazu Falls.     

At the other end of the continent we travel through the stunning scenery of Patagonia with ample time for treks and hikes in some of South America's best national parks and head up through Chile's Lake District to the city of Santiago.

 
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  • From only $320 deposit
  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Basic / Adventurous
  • Physical Challenge Strenuous in parts

FactfileTour Code: JOS

  • Vehicle:

    Overland expedition vehicle, jungle boats, canoes, horses, farm jeeps. hiking, plane
  • Accommodation:

    A mixture of small hotels & hostels on a share basis, wildcamps, farm or village homestays and campsites with facilities
  • Route: Quito to Santiago or vice versa...
  • Crew:

    2 western crew and local guides wherever necessary
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

Next Departures

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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Argentina

  • Visit the Jesuit ruins at San Ignacio de Mini

  • Explore cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the coolest city in South America

  • Guided visit to Valdez Peninsula to meet the elephant seals and sealions

  • Visit the penguin colony at Camarones

  • Guided full day trip to Moreno Glacier

  • Follow in Darwin's footsteps across the Magellan Straits

  • Overland to the end of the world

Brazil

  • 2 day safari exploring the backwaters and ranches of the Brazilian Pantanal

  • Full day guided tour of Brasilia

  • 3 Full Days To Explore Chapada Dos Veadeiros National Park

  • Guided tour of the national park

  • Visit the Kalunga community in Cavalcante

  • Meet your fellow travellers at the welcome meeting

  • Ticket to the Sambadrome Parade in sector 13

  • Discover the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro

  • 3 days on Brazil's Emerald Coast

  • Boat Trip Out To Islands And Beaches

  • 2 night wildlife safari into the Pantanal

  • 2 full days to enjoy Bonito, Brazil's ecotourism capital

  • 2 full days to discover the unbelievable Iguazu Falls

Chile

  • 4 days to explore and trek the rugged Torres del Paine National Park

Ecuador

  • Overnight stay in historic Quito

  • 3 nights, 4 days exploring the deep jungle along the river Panachoca. Jungle walk, bird watching, piranha fishing and all that the deep jungle has got to offer, very far away from any other tourists. A truly unique experience.

  • 2 or 3 nights camping at the stunning Rio Verde

  • Overland around the stunning Quilotoa Loop

  • Trek from Quilotoa to Chugchilan

  • Overnight in colonial Cuenca

Peru

  • 3 night stay on the pacific coast at Punta Sal

  • Explore the northern Peru Desert

  • Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan

  • Visit to the Lord of Sipan Museum

  • Overnight stay in colonial Lima

  • Overnight stay in colonial Lima

  • Boat trip to see the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles

  • Visit to the Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery

  • 2 night stay in the beautiful white city of Arequipa

  • 2 night stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and condors

  • Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project

  • Guided visit to the Raqchi ruins

  • 7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley

  • EITHER

    Hike unspoilt Inca Trails and visit Quechua communities in remote stunning Andes scenery away from tourist treks on our exclusive Inca Trails Community Trek

    OR

    Trek the Classic Inca Trail up the Royal Inca Road

    IF YOU WISH TO BOOK THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL THIS MUST BE ADVISED AT TIME OF BOOKING OTHERWISE YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE PUT ON OUR COMMUNITY TREK.

  • Tour of the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo

  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu

  • Train back from Machu Picchu to Cusco

  • 3 night Amazon jungle lodge stay near Puerto Maldonaldo

  • Explore the beautiful hills surrounding Banos with an abundance of activities on offer

  • Half day rafting at Banos, including lunch

  • Half day canyoning at Banos

  • Rafting and horseback trekking around Rio Verde

  • Go Mountain Biking around Chugchilan

  • Try horse riding, fishing, salsa and surfing at Punta Sal

  • Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima

  • Visit the Gold Museum & Catacombs of Lima

  • Dune buggying or boarding in the spectacular sand dunes of Peru Desert

  • Fly over the Nazca lines

  • Guided tour of Arequipa's Santa Catalina convent

  • Visit the thermal springs in Chivay

  • White-water rafting and mountain biking in the Cusco region

  • White-water rafting and mountain biking in the Cusco region

  • Various adventure activities such as canyoning or a canopy tour

  • Abseiling or Canyoning in Chapada dos Veadeiros national park

  • Head underground into the gold mines of Ouro Preto

  • Time to explore unique colonial Ouro Preto and its architectural heritage

  • Take a cable car up Sugarloaf mountain in Rio

  • Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer

  • Half day guided tour of Corcovado mountain and the world famous Christ the Redeemer

  • Half day guided tour of Sugar Loaf Mountain

  • Visit one of Rio's favela's and a community project we support, Project Morrinho.

  • Upgrade to sector 11 in the Sambadrome for a closer view

  • Return to the sambadrome for a second night in sector 13

  • Return to the sambadrome for a second night in Sector 11

  • Be part of the costumed Sambadrome parade, an amazing once in a lifetime experience

  • Dress up and go to the Gay Ball, the most colourful of all the balls

  • Take a tour of colonial Rio and learn about the city's history and heritage

  • Sunset Boat Cruise on Guanabara Bay

  • Take a cable car up Sugarloaf mountain in Rio

  • Visit the world famous statue Christ the Redeemer

  • Horseriding or mountain biking around Parati

  • Time for optional adventure activities at Brotas

  • Caving, rafting and snorkeling in the waters of Bonito

  • Boat trips, forest hikes and helicopter over Iguazu Falls

  • Practice your dance steps in the birthplace of Tango

  • Head over to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, for the day

  • Watch a football game at La Bombonera

  • Enjoy a free city tour of Buenos Aires

  • Enjoy a free city tour of Buenos Aires

  • Head over to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, for the day

  • Explore cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the coolest city in South America

  • Whale watching off Puerto Madryn (seasonal)

  • Zodiac boat trips, horse rides and trekking in Torres del Paine National Park

  • Complete the W Walk with this 2 days fully inclusive add on. This is a fully inclusive package. Includes your accomodation (in bunk beds in the refugios - you will need your sleeping bag), food for the duration of the trek and the service of an expert English speaking local guide.

  • Beagle channel boat trips

  • Light plane flights over Ushuaia

  • Guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park

  • Glacier trek, hikes and horseriding in Los Glaciares National Park

  • Visit the UNESCO site Cueva de las Manos at Río Pinturas

  • Visit to traditional Welsh Tea house for afternoon cakes and tea.

  • Horse riding and mountain biking around Bariloche

  • Trek up the snowcapped volcano Mt Villarica

  • Horseriding, white-water rafting or hikes around Pucon

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